Full-Time

On-Site

Chef d'équipe, animation (R27175)

EEpic Games, Inc.Montreal, Not Specified0

Description

Epic Games is seeking an Animation Team Lead for the Fortnite team. This role involves developing emote concepts and animations for various intellectual property partners and original Epic content. The successful candidate will possess strong foundational animation principles, including acting, rhythm, and gameplay animation, with a strong preference for knowledge of the Unreal Engine, particularly animation implementation. The position is within a world-class team of innovative artists focusing on environment, character, and design.

What We're Looking For

Supervise and direct the creation of character-specific animations (dances, emotes) in Maya and Unreal, using the ART toolset.,Guide emotes from initial concept through animation and final integration into Unreal Engine.,Collaborate with various Epic artistic disciplines and external partner teams.,Lead and evolve the growing library of cosmetic animations and emotes for players, contributing to defining and advancing Fortnite's animation style and identity.

Ideal Candidate

Demo reel showcasing strong expertise in keyframe character and creature animation.,Excellent experience with Maya and gameplay systems in Unreal Engine.,Good instinct for realistic and stylized movements.,Strong communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience in a leadership role.,Related skills such as modeling, skinning, and rigging.,Experience working with motion capture data.,Leadership experience having contributed to the delivery of at least one title.,User-focused, passionate, solution-oriented, and innovative profile.

Hard Skills

Maya

Unreal Engine

ART toolset

Keyframe animation

Motion capture

Modeling

Skinning

Rigging

Soft Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Innovation

Passion

User-focused

Benefits

Full employer-paid health benefits (medical

dental

vision)

Critical illness coverage

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability (weekly indemnity)

Retirement savings plan with competitive employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental wellness program (Modern Health: free therapy and coaching)

Special Commitments

Leadership experience having contributed to the delivery of at least one title.

About the Company

Epic Games, Inc.

Epic Games is an American video game and software developer and publisher based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is best known for developing the Unreal Engine, the globally popular game Fortnite, and operating the Epic Games Store digital storefront.

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